Roosevelt

Seattle, WA

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Roosevelt - Seattle, WA

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A highly sought-after hub for local restaurants and walkable avenues

Walkable Bike-Friendly Great Location Commuter Urban

Located just north of the University District, home to the University of Washington, and only six miles north of Downtown Seattle, Roosevelt is a highly sought-after neighborhood teeming with cafes, great schools, and abundant apartments available for rent. Roosevelt is ideal for a variety of renters and budgets, with housing ranging from affordable to upscale. Family-owned and local businesses fill the area, including the popular Rain City Burgers and Wayward Vegan Café. Locals enjoy being able to walk or bike to some of the city’s best parks, including Cowen Park, Ravenna Park, and Green Lake Park. Nestled along Interstate 5, Roosevelt puts its residents in an ideal location to get to other parts of Seattle and beyond.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Roosevelt is $1,590 for a studio, $2,169 for one bedroom, $2,697 for two bedrooms, and $3,267 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Roosevelt has increased by 4.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 373 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,590/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 617 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,169/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 852 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,697/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,286 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,267/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

92

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

66

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

93

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Reviews of Roosevelt - Seattle, WA

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4.3 16 Reviews

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10 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

Zombies present more of a threat.

Niche User

10 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

Feel relatively safe for supposed high-crime area.

Niche User

10 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

Small building lots, but it is more economic than cramped. Very efficient use of space, and everything still feels great and nice. People spend time outdoors and you don't need a lot of living space because of that.

Niche User

10 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

The medical aspect of public service here are excellent because of the influence that the University of Washington has on Seattle. All the other public services are average.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Green Lake Park
  • Cowen Park
  • Ravenna Park
  • Burke Museum of Natural History
  • University of Washington Fish Collection

Airports

  • Seattle Paine Field International
  • Seattle-Tacoma International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.